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Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare

Billings, MT 59101 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
15
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$184

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About Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare

Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Billings, Montana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Yellowstone County has a median price of $184 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Yellowstone County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$227
Home daycare$184

Toddler

Center$237
Home daycare$188

Preschool

Center$203
Home daycare$188

School age

Center$203
Home daycare$174

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Group Home Child Care license
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#PV76206
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 17% of Montana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 5 visits
  1. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      37.95.182 DAY CARE FACILITIES: STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION (Storage)

  3. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 8, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Aug 2018. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare

Is Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare licensed?

Yes. Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare last inspected?

Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 17% of Montana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare care for?

15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (406) 259-3052 to ask.

What is Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare's phone number?

(406) 259-3052.

Where is Shelly Pitsch / Tender Hearts Daycare?

Billings, MT 59101. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).